The Cummins Onan C170D6 generator is listed with standby output of 170 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 7 available voltage configurations, A (U) / B (V) / C (W), and sound level of 85.0 dBA.
Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz • A (U) / B (V) / C (W)
Key specifications
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40.3 kW
45.1 kW
170 kW
165 kW
How the Cummins Onan C170D6 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
About 27% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 18th percentile for this field.
About 29% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 32nd percentile for this field.
About 6% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 73rd percentile for this field.
About 18% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 34th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | C170D6 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 170 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 165 kW |
| Standby kVA | 212.0 |
| Voltage options | 480/277 V, 440/254 V, 380/220 V, 220/127 V, 416/240 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V |
| Phase | A (U) / B (V) / C (W) |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan 6CTA 8.3-G2 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 506 cu in (8.3 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Turbocharged |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.29 gal (23.8 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 3.25 gal (12.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6.29 gal (23.8 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 9.4 gal (35.6 L) |
| Maximum ambient | 77 °F (25 °C) |
| Controller | Mechanical, PowerCommand |
| Emissions | Tier 2 |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 4, 220 lb (1, 914 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 5, 104 lb (2, 315 kg) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 106.6 × 106.9 × 69.2 in (2708 × 2716 × 1757 mm) |
| Sound level | 85.0 dBA |
Fuel system and runtime
| Fuel tank | 66 gal (250 L) |
|---|
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 53 gal/h |
|---|---|
| Prime | 48 gal/h |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Capacity: 27.6 liters |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Capacity: 36.0 liters |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.